What is the cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus via County Carpets which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Asda Car Park and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Tain and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Tain to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Tain to Edinburgh?

The distance between Tain and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tain to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tain to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tain to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh bus from?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Asda Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Tain to Edinburgh train from?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Tain to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Tain to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £90 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Tain to Edinburgh train arrive?

Tain to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Tain to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Edinburgh is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Tain to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Tain to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Tain to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tain to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Asda Car Park to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
5h 9m
Bus via County Carpets
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
5h 35m
£18–49
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to InvernessWick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
5h 41m
£25–86
Drive 187 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Edinburgh187 mi
3h 28m
£46–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Asda Car Park to George Street via Union Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 5h 41m.

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